A Brighton 3-piece formed in late 2022, Slimy Bench’s diverse influences coalesce to create a dynamic and outlandish sound adjacent to shoegaze, punk, grunge, and indie-pop. Their debut EP Joy Like No Other, recorded with Archie Sagers (Crafting Room Recordings, Ladylike) showcases the band’s emotional adaptability and pulls no punches, serving as a defiant opening statement in the band’s catalog. The band’s lyrical content handles heavy topics such as gender dysphoria, violence, isolation and dread with stark honesty and an appropriately indignant attitude.